Travel Advice

Travel to Ireland from Switzerland

There are currently no special Covid-19 related requirements to travel to Ireland. More information is available here.

Swiss nationals may travel to Ireland on a valid national I.D. or valid passport. If you also plan to travel to Northern Ireland, or elsewhere in the United Kingdom, you should check with the British authorities. 

The visa-free exemption for those travelling on a Convention Travel Document issued by Switzerland has been suspended. For futher information please consult: Government agrees to temporarily require refugees travelling to Ireland from safe European countries to hold visas - Immigration Service Delivery (irishimmigration.ie)

Travel to Switzerland from Ireland

You will find the current Department of Foreign Affairs travel advice here. The Embassy will provide travel updates also by Twitter. 

There are currently no special Covid-19 related requirements to enter Switzerland. Please consult https://travelcheck.admin.ch/home and here.

Embassy Services

In order to provide a safe environment for our staff and our visitors, our public office is available by appointment only. We apologise for the inconvenience and request the kind understanding and cooperation of the public.

If you would like to contact the Embassy, you may contact us by email. Our inbox is monitored regularly throughout business hours. Additionally, our phone line (+41 31 350 03 80 ) is open Monday to Friday, between 0930 and 1200. 

Passport & Visa Services

All those resident in Switzerland and Liechtenstein who require a passport must now apply online using the Passport Online service. If you have any queries relating to a passport application please contact our Customer Service Hub who will be happy to assist you. 

Those resident in Algeria who require a passport, or have a passport enquiry, may contact the Embassy.

If you have a query about visas, you may contact us by email with all relevant information, and we will respond as soon as possible.